Councillor Mark Johnson

Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 6.30 pm

Croydon Council held an extraordinary meeting to discuss the potential implications of the Secretary of State's intention to appoint commissioners to the council. The council agreed to note a report from Statutory Officers on the matter, and then heard a statement from Mayor Jason Perry, followed by questions from councillors. The council discussed the government's proposal, the council's financial position, and the potential impact on services.

Planning Committee - Thursday, 3rd July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council Planning Committee was scheduled to meet on 3 July 2025 to discuss a planning application for a change of use on Marlpit Lane, and to note recent planning decisions. There were no development presentations scheduled for this meeting.

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 1st July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee met to review the Children, Young People and Education (CYPE) directorate's stabilisation plan, the family hubs model, and the youth justice plan. They were also scheduled to review performance data and the committee's work programme for the coming year.

Scrutiny & Overview Committee - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny & Overview Committee was scheduled to meet to review the 2025-26 work programme, receive an update from the Executive Mayor, Jason Perry, and discuss the 2024-25 Period 10 Financial Performance Report. The committee was expected to agree on the principles that would guide its work and that of its sub-committees for the coming year. Members were also expected to consider whether any recommendations should be put to the Cabinet[^1].

Bandon Hill Cemetery Joint Committee - Monday, 16th June, 2025 4.00 pm

The Bandon Hill Cemetery Joint Committee convened to discuss several key items, including the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting, a financial update, and a review of the cemetery's regulations. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the proposed new cemetery regulations.